What are blue foam models and why would we make them?

What exactly is blue foam and what is it like?

Cutting large pieces of blue foam into smaller, more easily workable pieces.

Using a hot wire cutter to shape blue foam.

An overview of using patterns to cut precise shapes out of blue foam.

Making complex shapes by cutting on multiple sides of the foam.

Creating more refined forms by using sandpaper to refine shapes.

Attaching multiple pieces of blue foam together.

Make a toy using blue foam modeling skills!